Senior Research Analyst, Quality and Compliance (Pharmaceutical, Biotech)

Job Description:

POLITICO is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to help lead part of its regulatory intelligence and information services product, AgencyIQ. Since its founding in early 2020, AgencyIQ has quickly become the premier source of regulatory intelligence and analysis for professionals working in the life sciences, foods and chemicals industries.  

Our written research and analysis are relied upon by many top companies, trade groups, law firms and advocacy groups to help them understand breaking news, identify emerging trends, predict future action and prepare for seismic shifts in regulatory policy.  

As a subject matter specialist in the regulation of drug product quality (including pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and biotechnology products) and compliance topics related to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other key global regulators, the Senior Research Analyst will be responsible for analyzing the relevance of regulatory changes and developments, tracking and identifying trends in FDA compliance on regulated products, articulating the type and degree of impact on industry, and providing context to an audience of knowledgeable regulatory professionals. 

Reporting to the Senior Director for Life Sciences Research in POLITICO’s Arlington, Virginia offices, the Senior Research Analyst will join a team of experienced researchers responsible for producing a mix of daily written content, in-depth written research, weekly insights, directed deliverables and presentations. 

Expected areas of subject matter coverage will include regulations, guidance, international standards, legislation, announcements, FDA enforcement and compliance trends, and current good manufacturing practice-related developments.  

What You’ll Do 

• Produce daily (3-4 per week) topical intelligence articles and other content for our subscribers based on emerging regulatory and legislative developments related to the FDA’s regulation of drug quality and other closely related topics 

• Serve as a subject matter specialist on matters of drug quality and compliance 

• Lead or participate in the development and delivery of in-depth analysis, deep-dive research, webinars and email newsletters 

• Participate in subscriber- and prospect-facing events, and briefings 

What you’ll need 

• At least 3 years’ experience analyzing FDA regulatory policies at a consulting company, think tank, trade association, government agency, life sciences company, or media outlet with an emphasis on quality regulations 

• An affinity for writing – efficiently and effectively, and for a business or policy audience – paired with a knowledge of (and passion for) regulation and regulatory policy 

• Experience and comfort working in fast-paced, research-driven environments in which daily delivery of written regulatory analyses is the norm 

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative analysis and trend tracking 

• A good working knowledge of FDA regulatory processes (and in particular those related to drugs and biotechnology products) and familiarity with FDA’s compliance systems and databases; capable of delivering expert insights to our knowledgeable subscribers 

While not required, you will stand out if you: 

• Have an advanced degree or certification related to the life sciences (i.e., a PhD, relevant master’s degree, or J.D.) 

• Have prior experience working in media, including as a journalist or writing a product widely read by others (i.e., a business intelligence product or internal newsletter) 

• Have experience in quantitative analysis using FDA data sets 

• Experience presenting on regulatory topics to a variety of different audience types (small groups, large groups) in different environments (virtual and in-person) 

At POLITICO, we value integrity, collaboration, and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside top executives and contribute to a dynamic HR team. If you are an organized, motivated, and detail-driven professional who thrives in an in-office setting, we encourage you to apply. 

COMPENSATION: $115k - 130k Annual Base. The final salary offered will be based on factors including relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

We value our people. Click here for more on what we offer and what it’s like to work for POLITICO. 

Let’s keep in touch. You can view our list of open positions here and email us [email protected]. We hope to see your application soon! 

About Us. 

POLITICO illuminates the forces shaping global power. Since 2007, we have delivered intelligence that anticipates tomorrow's headlines, not reports on yesterday's news. As politics has increasingly become the defining force of our era, our work has never been more vital. 

Cabinet secretaries and Ministers start their mornings with our analysis. CEOs shape strategy around our reporting. Advocacy leaders rely on our insights to move policy. We deliver the straightforward facts and clear-eyed analysis they need to navigate the most complex political landscape of our lifetimes. 

Our 1,100+ publishing professionals across the world's key democratic capitals—Washington, Brussels, London, Paris, Berlin, Sacramento, and New York—form the world's premier politics and policy newsroom. We tell the story of how power really works by explaining who wields it and how they plan to exercise it, connecting dots others miss and delivering scoops from sources others don't even know exist. 

Innovation has always been a core tenet of our story. At launch, we bet that depth would trump scale, that talent would trump traffic, and that politics would become central to modern life. In 2011, we made another bet and launched POLITICO Pro to help decision-makers understand the business of government, transforming both how they shape government action and the business of journalism itself. 

These bets have made POLITICO the most successful digital news startup of its generation and the indispensable resource for leaders who shape the future. Today, we are a rarity in media: a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization. 

POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. The company’s guiding principles - first articulated as  The Essentials by founder Axel Springer in the aftermath of World War II - remain a cornerstone of the company’s foundation today. Learn more about Axel Springer. 

Posting date:

2026-03-31

Title:

Senior Research Analyst, Quality and Compliance (Pharmaceutical, Biotech)